Temperance Sunday
Sunday 19 February was a Day of Prayer for Temperance, we reflect on our relationship with alcohol and pray for those who suffer from addiction.
Caring for Health in Ireland
Caring for Health in Ireland is a response to the health care reform outlined in the current Programme for Government. Our response is inspired by key principles from Catholic social teaching – human dignity, the common good, participation, solidarity and subsidiarity. From the health perspective, issues analysed by Caring for Healthcare in Ireland include the current public health consultation, the proposed Universal Health Insurance scheme and related changes to the structure of the hospital system; mental health services; disability; older people; and palliative care.
Facing Sickness by Trusting in the Goodness of God
Ahead of the World Day of the Sick on 11 February, Pope Benedict remembers the sick in a special way and asks God to grant trusting patience to the sick and prays that they may be attended with care by their relatives and health care workers.
Lough Derg Launches their Biggest Ever Season
‘Lough Derg-you just gotta do it’ – Lough Derg Launches their Biggest Ever Season with a special Day of Prayer on Ash Wednesday, 22 February 2012.
National Parish Youth Conference
Bishop Kieran O’Reilly and Dublin footballer Ger Brennan will address the National Parish Youth Conference which is being held in Tullamore on 25 February. The theme of this year’s Conference is ‘Our Faith, Let’s Celebrate!’ and it is aimed at young people between the ages of 12 and 18.
Cardinal Brady launches Catholic Schools Week 2012 in Dundalk
Catholic Schools Week 2012 was launched by Cardinal Seán Brady in St Mary’s College Dundalk on Thursday, 26 January. The theme for CSW 2012 is ‘Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World’.
‘Catholic Schools: Christ’s living body active in our world’
The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2012 is ‘Catholic Schools: Christ’s living body active in our world.’
Advent and Christmas 2011
Over the coming weeks, to celebrate Advent and Christmas 2012, www.catholicbishops.ie will bring you seasonal information and messages from Irish Bishops and dioceses, and from agencies of the Bishops’ Conference.
Council for Emigrants Christmas Flyer 2011
The Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants has created a Christmas Flyer remembering those who are far from home this Christmas and containing a Prayer for Emigrants.
Booking to attend IEC 2012 in Dublin
Going to the International Eucharistic Congress (10-17 June 2012) in Dublin? Get an introduction to the booking process and other extras including accommodation and cultural tours.